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Saga's Ed Christian To Receive National Radio Award
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Saga Communications President/CEO Ed Christian, a 49-year industry vet, will receive the NAB National Radio Award at The NAB Radio Show, September 23-25 in Philadelphia. The award will be presented during the NAB Radio Show Luncheon, sponsored by ASCAP.
"While Ed Christian has served tirelessly as a national leader for radio, he has never forgotten that the most successful stations are those that have deep roots in their local communities and a passion for public service," said NAB Executive VP/Radio John David. "We look forward to acknowledging his significant achievements during The NAB Radio Show."
At Saga, Christian oversees 91 radio stations, five full-power and four network low-power TV stations, the Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota Radio Networks and the Michigan and Minnesota Farm Radio Networks. Christian is the chairman of the Radio Music License Committee, Broadcasters' Foundation, and is also a board member of the NAB.
Christian has headed Saga since the company's inception over 23 years ago. Prior to launching the company in 1986, Christian worked at Josephson Communications, first as Executive VP and later as President of the organization. From 1974 until 1984 he was the President/GM of WNIC-FM/Detroit.
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